Old Montreal Walking Tour: Small-Group Historical Exploration
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873 Ratings
Montréal
Explore the historical highlights of Old Montreal on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's culture, architecture, and food while enjoying a personalized experience with a certified local guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old Montreal - Walking tour of Old Montreal
- Place d’Armes - PA
- Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours) - MB
- Rue St-Paul - RSP
- Place Jacques-Cartier - PJC
- Aldred Building - AB
- City Hall - CH
- Notre-Dame Basilica - NDB
- Bank of Montreal (Banque de Montreal) - BMO
- Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal - CR
- Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel - NDBC
- Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex - PAC
What's Included
- Exclusive small-group experience with a maximum of 10 guests
- Professional and engaging local guides with city permits
- A specially curated personal list of Montreal recommendations from MTL Detours founder
- Includes local taxes for a hassle-free experience
- Complimentary treat and unique souvenir to remember your visit
What's Not Included
- A tip/gratuity for your guide is customary and is very appreciated!
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off. All guests must make their way to our meeting location on their own.
Additional Information
Join our intimate mini-group excursion, limited to a mere 10 participants, offering a highly personalised journey through Old Montreal compared to the often busy, crowded larger tours. As residents of Montreal ourselves, it gives us immense joy to showcase our city. Our informative, certified local tour guide will lead you on an engaging and interactive exploration shedding light on the historical high-points that shaped Montreal into its current rich and diverse disposition. Get ready to dive into history, architecture, cuisine, art, trivia, and anecdotes. Easily move through the narrow lanes, interact with fellow tour participants, and clearly listen to your guide. At the end of the tour, you receive our handpicked list of must-visit local attractions, dining destinations, a sweet mini souvenir, and a thoughtful gift to take back home. With such limited spots available, secure your cherished place in our meticulous handpicked top-selling mini group tour before it’s too late. We look forward to hosting you special guests and ensuring a memorable time!
- The minimum age to attend is 12 yrs old. All participants require a paid ticket.
- Tour operates rain or shine or snow and is mostly outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and have proper winter attire for wintertime tours.
- This tour is in English.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This tour is owned and operated by MTL Detours Walking Tours mtldetours.ca
- Note that we cover a fair distance, at a decent pace. Most of the 2-hour tour is walking or standing and places to sit are limited.
- Not recommended for travelers with challenging mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (cobblestones, stairs) and length of tour.
Location
503 Pl. d'Armes
Place d'Armes
Meet your guide on the sidewalk outside of "Marche Saint Laurent" boutique/cafe. Arrive 10 minutes before the start to check in. The tour begins on time and we don't wait for latecomers. Merci!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(873 Ratings)
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Sooyeonk645
May 21, 2024
Beginners or advanced tourist for montreal join in this tour guide group - With Group tour for montreal I had had so great memories during my trip. Tom had presented historical story clearly in English and had guided with all member nicely. Ruie also guided hot spots safely and being nicely toured with my group from these people. I realized some of hidden gems from the tour and very helpful to understand how montreal has been presented and also enjoyed foodie touring with information what they gave me. Highly recommend to join with this touring company.
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Stephstrat
May 20, 2024
Best Tour and Jeff was a fantastic Tour guide! - Don’t skip - this is a must do! This tour was the highlight of our first day in Montreal! Our tour guide, Jeff, was outstanding on all fronts. He was patient and led us in and out of lovely spaces and spent enough time truly explaining the history of our surroundings. He knew his stuff. A local, Jeff, let us on one of the best tours we’ve had. We got to see different areas of old Montreal, but learned about the architecture, the people, as well as the political and religious backgrounds of many of the areas we saw. Jeff even provided list of top recommended restaurants, and sites and small candy treats at the midpoint of our tour.
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Randidemberg
May 20, 2024
Got our steps in! - Very easy to use this service and the meeting place was easy and at a lovely location. We choose a high price point since we didnot want many people on the tour and was very comfortable with the 6 who joined us. Martin was our guide and growing up here, he did add so much to the commentary. So much to see, the 2 hours went by so fast and we covered alot of ground. Be comfortable in your dress and wear good shoes. We also appreciated Martin taking the time to make copies of good places to eat and see while in Montreal and he handed the paper out to all on the tour. We used his suggestions for places to eat for the next day and he was right!.
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Kelly_b
May 19, 2024
Great Experience - Great way to explore the area before heading out on your own. Very informative. Personable guide who made sure group kept together...highly recommend.
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Willsz950up
May 19, 2024
Very well thought out tour - Louis was our guide, he gave a very well informed, friendly and interesting tour. My wife and I had a great time and would do another tour with and this company again.
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Giacomo_v
May 18, 2024
Very good tour - Our guide was very good, she made the tour enjoyable and knew all the facts
It was a really fun and nice tour
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Dawnandkarl2015
May 18, 2024
Excellent interesting and interactive - Isabel was a fantastic guide, really knew her stuff and asked us questions which made it fun and interactive. Really enjoyed this walking tour. Thank you
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G1379cfstephenf
May 18, 2024
Excellent in every way - My family of four (parents with two early 20s sons) very much enjoyed our walking tour through Old Montreal. Our tour guide Sylvia was exceptionally knowledgeable of Old Montreal settlement, history, and change over the centuries and shared a number of interesting stories of cultural, political, economic, social, and religious significance. There is much to see and do in Old Montreal. This walking tour is a great first stop on that journey giving tourists a thorough overview of a number of sites one may want to explore further.
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James_a
May 18, 2024
Excellent insight to Montreal’s historic development - Our guide Silvia was a wealth of knowledge and provided us with Montréal’s history and development from its founding to modern day. Her passion and enthusiasm made the tour enjoyable and informative. The tour never dragged as we were constantly hit with more interesting facts whether they were architectural, geographical or historical.
I recommend this tour for anyone who wants a history of Old Montréal and its development to present day.
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Keith_r
May 19, 2024
Nice Tour of Old Montreal - Our guide Sylvia was lovely, kind and knowledgeable on a very busy warm holiday weekend in Montreal. She helped us find shade, avoid the crowds and always kept our group together. Would definitely recommend.
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